B34 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B34 6JA

B34 6JA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This B34 6JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B34 postcode area, which has experienced 194 crimes and a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B34 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B34 6JA, encompassing approximately 3736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B34 6JA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fowey Road with total crimes: 13
  • Orkney Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

B34 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.787.69%
Shoplifting143.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7550.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.04-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour73.48250.00%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Public order41.3433.33%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Robbery20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Burglary20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.11-8.70%
Burglary65.6220.00%
Vehicle crime41.6133.33%
Public order31.070.00%
Robbery30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.314.55%
Other theft66.16100.00%
Burglary51.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-20.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.8522.22%
Vehicle crime85.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-16.67%
Burglary31.340.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.82500.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.23-40.00%
Other crime42.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Shoplifting21.07-81.82%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.247.14%
Shoplifting114.0137.50%
Burglary42.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-62.50%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.18-17.65%
Vehicle crime83.75166.67%
Shoplifting82.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Robbery41.07300.00%
Other theft41.07100.00%
Burglary21.07-33.33%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.51-29.17%
Shoplifting84.5560.00%
Vehicle crime32.14-62.50%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.780.00%
Vehicle crime86.420.00%
Shoplifting52.140.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 202421
May 202423
April 202422
March 202418
February 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20244
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B34 6JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fowey Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Orkney Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heath Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gilling Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haxby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hartshill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Settle Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Teesdale Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Hartshill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Buckland End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brook Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1